Breakthrough Technologies Institute - Fuel Cells 2000

The Grays Harbor Public Utility District (PUD) passed a formal net metering policy in
2002 that differs slightly from what is required by Washington State law, in that the PUD
reimburses customers for net excess generation at the end of each year, at the rate of
50% of the retail rate. State law allows utilities to require customers to grant this excess
generation to the utility without reimbursement. Grays Harbor PUD has voluntarily gone
beyond the state requirement in order to further encourage customers to install
renewable generation. Eligible net metering facilities include solar, wind, hydropower, or
a fuel cell.
Contact:
Grays Harbor PUC District No. 1
Energy/Conservation Services Department
2720 Sumner Avenue
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Phone: (360) 538-6383
Web: www.ghpud.org/index.html
3. PUBLIC AGENCY POLICIES/PURCHASE PROGRAMS
POWER GENERATION
Fuel Cells at State Facilities
www.washingtonvotes.org/2003-HB-2172
This 2003 bill promotes the purchase of fuel cells for state buildings. The measure
requires that:
Contact:
• When planning for the capital construction or renovation of a state facility, state
agencies shall consider the utilization of fuel cells and renewable or alternative
energy sources as a primary source of power for applications that require an
uninterruptible power source;
• When planning the purchase of back-up or emergency power systems and
remote power systems, state agencies must consider the utilization of fuel cells
and renewable or alternative energy sources instead of batteries or internal
combustion engines; and
• The director of general administration shall develop criteria by which state
agencies can identify, evaluate, and develop potential fuel cell applications at
state facilities.
Washington General Administration
P.O. Box 41000
Olympia, WA 98504-1000
Phone: (360) 902-7208
E-mail: (360) 902-7208
Web: www.ga.wa.gov/index.html
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